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Hudson Select Board
How the Hudson Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. After the May 14, 2018 town election (Joseph Durant and John Parent re-elected), the board unanimously chose John Parent as Chairman, Joseph Durant as Vice Chairman and James Quinn as Clerk on May 21, 2018. Covers 20 meetings, May 21 to April 22, 2019.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
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Members
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Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Hudson Select Board minutes from January 8, 2018 through September 9, 2026: 191 meetings and 3,202 votes. The town’s Agenda Center holds the board’s minutes back to 2017; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. The board was the Board of Selectmen until it voted on December 7, 2020 to call itself the Select Board; from January 2021 its minutes say “Board of Selectmen who, by vote, prefer to be referred to as the Select Board.” All the minutes loaded have searchable text except two: the July 29, 2024 minutes are a scan and the February 28, 2022 file has unreadable text, so both were read with text recognition; two older files were posted as Word documents. Not here: executive-session minutes; cancelled meetings; and meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes. Many of those gaps fall in 2019 to 2024, when the town moved its records to a new website and some meeting pages list a minutes file that was never posted (among them June 17, 2019, January 6 and 13, June 1, 22 and 29, July 13 and December 21, 2020, March 16, May 17, June 7, July 12 and 26 and August 9, 2021, January 10, June 6 and 16, July 25 and August 15, 2022, January 9 and 23, March 13, April 24 and June 5, 2023, and February 26, March 11 and June 3, 2024); April 13 and August 10, 2026 also have no minutes posted, and meetings after September 9, 2026 are not posted yet. Until December 2024 Hudson’s minutes say “On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to …” and name members who abstain or vote no in the next sentence (“Mr. Lucy abstained”); a count that matches the members present is shown as every member present voting yes. Since December 2024 the minutes name the mover and seconder and list no votes and abstentions by name (“Motion Carries 4-0-1 – Abstained: Scott Duplisea”). Budget hearings are recorded in tables (department, amount, mover, seconder, vote); each row is shown as a vote (225 rows). Some counts do not agree with the names in the same sentence (for example “voted 4-0-1 … Mr. Lucy opposed”); those votes show the count only, with a note quoting both. Where a split count names no one, or the count does not match the members present, we show the count only, with a note (75 votes); where the minutes say only “the Board voted” with no count, or the count is misprinted, we show the result only (22 votes). Members who stepped aside (recused), arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they were there for. At joint meetings with other boards only the Select Board members’ votes are shown, and choices between candidates where members picked different people show the result only. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 25Approve the appointment of Lori Morton as part-time Payroll/Billing…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, seconded…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 25, 2019: Approve the appointment of Lori Morton as part-time Payroll/Billing Clerk for the Hudson Police Department at a NU-D Grade, Step 1, effective March 26, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Lori Morton as part-time Payroll/Billing Clerk for the Hudson Police Department at a NU-D Grade, Step 1, effective March 26, 2019.
The minutes name Scott Duplisea as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Lori Morton as part-time Payroll/Billing Clerk for the Hudson Police Department at a NU-D Grade, Step 1, effective March 26, 2019..” (Motion: Duplisea)
Mar 25Approve the promotion of Michael Parker from Acting Deputy…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Quinn
March 25, 2019: Approve the promotion of Michael Parker from Acting Deputy Chief to Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 25, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the promotion of Michael Parker from Acting Deputy Chief to Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 25, 2019. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the promotion of Michael Parker from Acting Deputy Chief to Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 25, 2019. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Mar 25Have parking for customers of Temescal Wellness cease at…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the…Passed 4–1 · No: Durant
March 25, 2019: Have parking for customers of Temescal Wellness cease at 62 Parkard Street as of April 5, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-1-0 to have parking for customers of Temescal Wellness cease at 62 Parkard Street as of April 5, 2019. Mr. Durant opposed.
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Parent, QuinnNo: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-1-0 to have parking for customers of Temescal Wellness cease at 62 Parkard Street as of April 5, 2019. Mr. Durant opposed..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Mar 25Waive the noise by-law for Paramount Television for April…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Lucy
March 25, 2019: Waive the noise by-law for Paramount Television for April 1, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0-1 to waive the noise by-law for Paramount Television for April 1, 2019. Mr. Lucy abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0-1 to waive the noise by-law for Paramount Television for April 1, 2019. Mr. Lucy abstained..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Mar 25Have recent correspondence from the I.A.F.F. forwarded to Town…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the…Passed 4–1 · No: Durant
March 25, 2019: Have recent correspondence from the I.A.F.F. forwarded to Town Counsel and Labor Counsel for their advice on how to respond
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-1-0 to have recent correspondence from the I.A.F.F. forwarded to Town Counsel and Labor Counsel for their advice on how to respond. Mr. Durant opposed.
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Parent, QuinnNo: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-1-0 to have recent correspondence from the I.A.F.F. forwarded to Town Counsel and Labor Counsel for their advice on how to respond. Mr. Durant opposed..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Mar 11Apply for the Mass Development Real Estate Technical Assistance…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the…Passed 4–0 · see note
March 11, 2019: Apply for the Mass Development Real Estate Technical Assistance Program Grant and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the application
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to apply for the Mass Development Real Estate Technical Assistance Program Grant and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the application. Mr. Lucy against.
The count and the names in the minutes do not agree: they give the count as 4-0-1 (“voted 4-0-1”) and also say “Mr. Lucy against”, with 5 members present (John Parent, Joseph Durant, James Quinn, Scott Duplisea and Fred Lucy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to apply for the Mass Development Real Estate Technical Assistance Program Grant and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the application. Mr. Lucy against..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Mar 11Sign a letter of authorization and direct Town Counsel…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the…Passed 3–1 · No: Lucy · Abstained: Quinn
March 11, 2019: Sign a letter of authorization and direct Town Counsel to draft an agreement when terms have been finalized
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-1-1 to sign a letter of authorization and direct Town Counsel to draft an agreement when terms have been finalized. Mr. Quinn abstained. Mr. Lucy against.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, ParentNo: LucyAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-1-1 to sign a letter of authorization and direct Town Counsel to draft an agreement when terms have been finalized. Mr. Quinn abstained. Mr. Lucy against..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Feb 25Sponsor articles 6 and 33 on the May 2019…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the…Passed 2–1 · No: Quinn · Abstained: Lucy
February 25, 2019: Sponsor articles 6 and 33 on the May 2019 Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 2-1-1 to sponsor articles 6 and 33 on the May 2019 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Quinn opposed and Mr. Lucy took no action.
Yes: Durant, ParentNo: QuinnAbstained: Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 2-1-1 to sponsor articles 6 and 33 on the May 2019 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Quinn opposed and Mr. Lucy took no action..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Feb 25Sponsor article 14 on the May 2019 Town Meeting…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the…Passed 2–1 · No: Lucy · Abstained: Quinn
February 25, 2019: Sponsor article 14 on the May 2019 Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 2-1-1 to sponsor article 14 on the May 2019 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Lucy opposed and Mr. Quinn took no action.
Yes: Durant, ParentNo: LucyAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 2-1-1 to sponsor article 14 on the May 2019 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Lucy opposed and Mr. Quinn took no action..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Feb 11Appoint Ms. Dufour to the School Committee vacancy (joint…Motion: The Selectmen and School Committee voted by secret ballot. The final…Passed · see note
February 11, 2019: Appoint Ms. Dufour to the School Committee vacancy (joint vote with the School Committee, by secret ballot)
The Selectmen and School Committee voted by secret ballot. The final tally was nine voted for Ms. Dufour and one vote for Mr. Cunha and one for Ms. Chetroff.
Joint meeting with the School Committee to fill a vacancy. The two boards voted together by secret ballot (“nine voted for Ms. Dufour and one vote for Mr. Cunha and one for Ms. Chetroff”), so no member’s vote can be shown; result only.
From the minutes
“The Selectmen and School Committee voted by secret ballot. The final tally was nine voted for Ms. Dufour and one vote for Mr. Cunha and one for Ms. Chetroff..”
From the Hudson Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Community Advocate — Michele Tousignant Dufour (Paul Hopkins, August 2026), Lauren DuBreuil and Patrick Thayer (candidate photos, May 2025), Steven Sharek and Diane Bemis (candidate photos, May 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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